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New Floats Inspired by Pixar’s ‘Elio’ in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

In celebration of Disney and Pixar’s new original film, Elio, there is a new treat available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Magic Kingdom‘s Tomorrowland. The movie hits theaters on Friday, June 20th! Elio Float: Sprite float with purple shimmer and fruit-flavored boba pearls topped with vanilla soft-serve, gold star sprinkles, and blue raspberry sour New Floats Inspired by Pixar’s ‘Elio’ in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Railroad’s Upcoming Limited Operation & Seating Changes

Beginning this summer, the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom will shift to a limited operational mode due to construction in Frontierland for the upcoming Disney Villains and Cars-themed lands. Beginning July 7th, the day after Rivers of America closes, the Frontierland station will also close, and the train will operate exclusively as a Walt Disney World Railroad’s Upcoming Limited Operation & Seating Changes

‘Cars’ Piston Peak to Build on the Story of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland

Disney has released more information on the new Cars-themed land replacing Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park takes place in the world of Disney/Pixar’s Cars franchise, featuring two new attractions. Piston Peak National Park was originally featured in Planes: Fire & Rescue, also taking place in ‘Cars’ Piston Peak to Build on the Story of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland

Disney Starlight Parade Should Have Opened to Annual Passholder Exclusive Nights

With the highly anticipated debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away on July 20, 2025, Disney has announced a new reservation rule that has left some Annual Passholders frustrated: starting that day, Magic Kingdom will require a park reservation for Annual Passholders, even after 2 p.m. That effectively shuts down the usual post-lunch park-hopping Disney Starlight Parade Should Have Opened to Annual Passholder Exclusive Nights